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Local Gov news — September 12, 2026

Publications tagged with Local Gov published on September 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

8 publications

  2. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionFraud

    Lindsay Clancy Juror's History of Domestic Violence Allegations Revealed

    The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has been revealed to have a history of domestic violence allegations. According to multiple reports, the juror's teenage nephew called 911 in September 2021, stating that his uncle grabbed his wife by the throat and threw her into a dresser. The juror also reportedly has an active restraining order against him, with his landlord currently trying to evict him for unpaid rent. Questions are being raised about whether he should have been on the jury.
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  4. WorldBillRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    Sweden's Election: Far-Right Could Enter Government for First Time

    Sweden's election on September 13 could mark a significant shift in European politics, with the far-right Sweden Democrats potentially entering government for the first time. Polls suggest they could win around 19% of votes, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has already indicated willingness to include them in the government. The election is seen as a potential turning point for the country that was once a symbol of liberal Europe, with voters weighing issues such as immigration and crime.
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  6. SocietyLocal GovTreatyAfrica

    Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections: Second Phase Underway

    The second and final phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections is currently underway. Voting began at 7 AM and will continue till 6 PM. A total of 18,266 candidates are contesting for 147 municipal bodies, including six municipal corporations, 24 municipal councils, and 117 nagar panchayats. Over 87 lakh voters are eligible to cast their ballots across 9,758 polling stations. Notable figures such as Rajasthan's Chief Minister, Sachin Pilot, and Madan Rathore have cast their votes. The voter turnout percentage stands at 70.01%.
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  7. SocietyLocal GovNorth America

    Daughter of 9/11 Victim Throws First Pitch on 25th Anniversary

    Brielle Saracini, daughter of Victor Saracini who died on 9/11, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. She met Derek Jeter days after her father's death, forming a lasting friendship with the Yankees organization. Brielle, now married to Sean McGuire who also lost his father on 9/11, threw the pitch alongside her husband.
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